Whether you’re a seasoned resident or a first-time visitor, the capital city of the Philippines is nothing short of fantastic. Manila is the perfect mix of the storm and the calm, despite the traffic and the pollution, the feeling of being squeezed out of a plastic bottle during rush hour, and millions of people that seem to be moving like ants in and out of buildings.

So if you’re looking for a new place to hang out or explore, or if you just want to see what Manila has to offer, then you better check out our top 10 suggestions below: